I think I can understand why. Looking at these previews, the concept seems so far removed from the usual D&D fare that I'm left wondering if maybe it would be better off using a different game system. That said, I am somewhat excited about the prospect of playing a Harry Potter style D&D game. I'll reserve judgment until I've read the book.
Often people in general, and fans very specifically, fall into all or nothing thinking traps. I am seeing that a lot with Strixhaven and Witchlight. I have seen multiple people here and on other sites talking about the ‘direction’ of D&D. Maybe this is just the season where WoTC tries out some new things and then tackles some more tried and true grognard things next year like Dark Sun. I find each year I like some of what they put out, and not other things, but I like that they try new things from time to time.
Yeah, that's fair. I am already considering running the Strixhaven adventure for one of my groups, so I am somewhat excited about it. None of the social media previews posted above have lessened my interest. I can, however, understand how some people might feel like they're being left behind as D&D moves on without them. I resigned myself to no longer being in WotC's target market for D&D some time ago, but that hasn't stopped me from purchasing every 5e book they've published so far.
Yeah, I'll never understand it when people point to Strixhaven and The Wild Beyond the Witchlight and complain about "the direction of D&D" and "desanitizing the game!"
Maybe, maybe not, but it should also be said this is a MTG crossover. I ignore those by default.
Romance in an RPG bothers you? I never used it myself, but it doesn't bother me that others do.
see them try new things is interesting to me at least.
the first word that bothers me yes, brings pain to me plus is utterly unrollplayable.
You've never watched Critical Role (either season), have you?
